Athol, Idaho–Silverwood Theme Park has announced the addition of two new rides; the first a thrilling new 104 foot tall giant thrill ride exhibiting 3.5 Gs. The second a family fun ride named Barnstormer. Both rides are expected to open this spring and will be operating for the 2013 season.
Recently purchased from Italian manufacturer VISA International, the new thrill ride is being shipped and will arrive at the beginning of April when it will be assembled and ready to operate at the beginning of the 2013 season. Also Italian-made “Barnstormer” has already arrived at the park and will be assembled as soon as weather permits and the snow dissipates.
With an expense of over 2.2 million for the two new rides. Silverwood continues to invest in its infrastructure to maintain its position as the Northwest’s premier destination for family fun and thrills.
The naming contest will run from January 22. through February 22. Submissions and contest details can be made at silverwoodthemepark.com
Silverwood Theme Park is the largest Theme and Water Park in the Northwest with 216 acres of fun and over 65 rides, slides,shows and attractions. The park boasts four massive roller coasters, one drop tower, and a myriad of other family friendly rides and attractions as well as the Boulder Beach Water Park with two expansive wave pools, numerous water slides,play area for the children,VIP cabana.
Opening in 1988, Silverwood has grown from a local attraction into a fixture in the Northwest tourism industry as the most attended attraction in the state Idaho.
By Deborah Fitts
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